SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
Darlings Marina, RV Park
under new ownership
DUNES CITY — As of
May 1, Darlings Marina and
RV Resort has new owners.
The resort is now owned and
operated on-site by Rich and
Lori Olson, managing direc-
tors of Olson Retreats, Inc.
Recently from Yakima,
Wash., Rich Olson was the
public works director at the
City of Tieton for eight years.
Prior to that, he worked for
Yakima County as a heavy
equipment operator.
Lori Olson worked as a sen-
ior program coordinator for
the South Central Workforce
Council, overseeing area
WorkSource and WIA pro-
grams. Prior to that she was
the director of public relations
for a regional insurance
agency.
Once a popular hangout for
Florence-area residents, Dar-
lings Marina boasts a “million
dollar view” of the beautiful
and tranquil Siltcoos Lake.
The Olsons intend to bring
Darlings back to its former
glory as a family-oriented
camping, fishing and “go-to”
hotspot.
The camp store is up and
running and carries all of the
items campers might need for
a successful outing.
A small tackle shop is in the
works and should be fully
stocked by the end of May.
Additionally, a craft pub is
scheduled to open in July and
will serve Pacific Northwest
craft brews, ciders and wines
as well as sandwiches, soups
and salads. Visitors to the pub
will be able to sit and relax,
visit with friends and enjoy the
incredible view.
Darlings is currently taking
reservations for its full
hookup, partial hookup (lake-
front) and tent sites. Bring
your fishing gear because
guests are catching 23” trout
right off the dock.
Call for reservations at 541-
997-2841.
Klippel to speak on natural cleaning products
Florence Herb Enthusiasts
will host popular local speaker
Frances Klippel during their
Thursday, May 21, meeting.
Klippel will share how to
easily make healthy cleaning
products using ingredients you
probably already have avail-
able around the house.
Common household clean-
ers contain items such as:
ammonia, bleach, butyl cello-
solve, cresol, dye, ethanol,
formaldehyde, glycol, hydro-
chloric acid, hydrofluoric acid,
napthalene, paradichloroben-
zenes, perchloroethylene, pet-
roleum distillates, phenol,
phosphoric acid, propellants,
sulfuric acid and trichloroeth-
ylene.
Each of these chemicals is
dangerous and most are con-
COURTESY PHOTO
Frances Klippel will speak at the next meeting of Herb
Enthusiasts to discuss natural cleaning products.
sidered hazardous waste.
“It’s really easy to make
your own natural cleaners with
vinegars, essential oils and
other basic items,” said
Klippek. “We are commonly
its 65th year in Florence at the
Port of Siuslaw Parking Lot in
Old Town today.
The carnival will be open
through Sunday, May 17.
pottery, baskets, Oregon-spe-
cialty products, gemstones,
rocks and minerals, jewelry,
plants, clothing, art, photogra-
phy, blown glass, face painting
and more.
Hours are Saturdays, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct.
4.
Davis Carnival NW
opens today
Davis Carnival NW opens
SafetyMan says
“Always be Safe to Ensure an Active
& Independent Lifestyle”
Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home
injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe. Classes are FREE to the public.
Boardwalk Market
re-opens Saturday
The Florence Boardwalk
Market’s 2015 season kickoff
is Saturday, May 16. The
market is located adjacent to
the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk
at Bay and Nopal Streets.
Local and regional vendors
sell produce, handmade crafts,
Foursquare Church
seeks garage sale
donations
Tax deductible donations
are being accepted for
Surviving the Heat
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015, 2:00 PM
We will discuss the importance of adequate hydration and
nutrition to safely navigate the hot summer months.
Falls Are Preventable
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015, 2:00 PM
The opportunity to help reduce falls among older adults has
never been better. Fall prevention programs can reduce falls and
help older adults live better, longer lives.
All Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Gift Card. To RSVP and to
find out about our Move In Specials call (541) 997-6111 or visit us today!
Spruce Point Assisted Living
375 9th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
Welcome to Rhody Week-end!
Come in and enjoy the fun.
Friday, May 15th, 6pm- close
Live music with Jacob Webber
Saturday, May 16th
Karaoke starting at 6pm
www.PrestigeCare.com
★ OPEN HOUSE ★ OPEN HOUSE ★
In Mariner's Village
During Rhody weekend this Fri-Sun
May 15th, 16th 1-4pm
Sunday, May 17th 2-5pm
39 Spyglass Lane
Enjoy steaks, seafood, salad, pasta, burgers and more.
Award winning clam chowder.
Full service cocktail lounge. Order your favorite or
enjoy a house specialty.
Reservations are appreciated. Please call 541-997-2800
1263 Bay St., Old Town Florence
Florence, OR
Off ered at
$204,900
541-621-5368
(Private Showing by appt.)
Proudly off ered for sale & hosted by the owner/builder.
Attractive 3bd., 2ba.,1,413 sq. ft ., in desirable Mariner’s Village
Subdivision. Vaulted ceilings, open living area, natural lighting,
generous size kitchen, very well maintained.
Ownership includes use of secure R.V. storage yard.
Come see this one owner, move in ready home today!
Go north from 35th on Rhododendron Dr. look for signs.
reward your feet
Manicure • Pedicure •
25
$
Nail Art • Gels
Spa Pedicure
Soothe and relax from heel to toe!
reg. $35
Coupon required. Expires 05/31/15
Does not include gratuity.
exposed to toxins on a daily
basis from many commercial
cleaners. The cleaners we
make at home are ever so
much more safe for humans
and our animals to use on a
regular basis.”
Florence Herb Enthusiasts
will meet at 11 a.m., at New
Life Lutheran Church, 2100
Spruce Street (next to Food
Share.)
Guests are welcome to
attend their first meeting free;
annual dues are $10.
For more information, call
Robert McGlauflin at 541-
513-1745 or Jacquie Beveridge
at 541-997-8311.
Whether you are a novice,
professional or in between join
us to expand your knowledge
of the useful plants.
I N BRIEF
SAFETY S FIRST
Spruce Point
Assisted Living
presents:
7 A
2750
KINGWOOD
Florence Dental Clinic
Brian G. Holmes, D.M.D, Justin H. Linton D.D.S.
Dr. Holmes, and Dr. Linton would
like to thank the staff at Siuslaw
Elementary School and Mapleton
Elementary School for helping
with another successful year of
providing FREE urgent dental needs
to the children in our community. The
Medical Teams International Dental
Van was parked in Florence May 11-13.
T hanks from the Florence Dental
Staff, School helpers, and the
community for making this happen.
• Acrylics • Fills
KT SALON
Saturday - Monday by Appointment
STARTING MAY 5TH - Walk ins Welcome
Tuesday & Wednsday 10am-3pm
180 Laurel Street • Old Town Florence
541-999-2801 • www.kt-salon.com
541-997-3535
www.holmeslintondental.com
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
For more information on this service please see our website
and click on community involvement for a youtube video.
Foursquare Church’s garage
sale to be held Saturday May
16th, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Proceeds will purchase a
van to be used in the church’s
various ministries.
Call 541-997-6337 for more
information.
FAHS Thrift Store
selling goodies
Rhody weekend
The Florence Humane
Society (FAHS) Thrift Store
will host a hot dog and bake
sale during Rhody Days, May
16 and 17, from 10:30 a.m. to
3 p.m.
Hot dogs will be available
for $4, along with beverages
for $1. There will also be an
assortment of baked goods
available for purchase each
day.
The FAHS Thrift Store is at
1193 Bay St.
All proceeds will go to sup-
port the FAHS.
Lady Elks to offer
freshly baked pies
On May 17, the Ladies of
Elks will have their Rhody
Days Pie and Bake Sale,
including pies, gourmet
desserts, baked goods and
more.
Enter through the west door
of the Elks Lodge on 12th
street. The Sale begins at 11
a.m. and will continue until all
items are gone.
Also, on Saturday, the Lady
Elks will sell ice cream sun-
daes for $2 during the Elks’
barbecue chicken dinner.
All proceeds go to local
charities.
Get prostate cancer
support Tuesday
The May meeting of the Us
TOO Florence Prostate Cancer
Education/Support
Lunch
Bunch is Tuesday, May 19, at
the Kozy Kitchen Restaurant
from noon to 1 p.m.
This is an excellent source
of prostate cancer information
with Urologist Dr. Doug Hoff
and prostate cancer survivors
in attendance.
Bring questions and get
answers, or just come to
lunch, listen and learn.
Call Bob Horney at 541-
999-4239 for more informa-
tion.
Learn secrets to
growing rhodies
May is a great time to learn
how to get your azaleas
and rhododendrons to bloom
well.
Come to the Siuslaw
Chapter of the American
Rhododendron Society meet-
ing Tuesday, May 19, at
7 p.m.
Experts will show how to
care for older plants and how
to start new plantings.
The public is invited to
come to the Presbyterian
Church of the Siuslaw, 3996
Highway 101, for refresh-
ments at 6.30 p.m.
There is no charge to attend.
Call 541-997-3082 for
information or visit www.sius
lawars.org.